Description

The Professional Development Grant provides support for individual professional development for alumni members of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. This fund is intended to encourage professional development and networking through attendance or active participation with academic or professional meetings or conferences by helping members defray the costs associated with these activities. Awards are allocated on a rolling basis until all funds are distributed.

Eligibility & Award Criteria

All alumni members of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc are eligible to submit proposals. The Grant will support participation in a meeting or conference of a professional association related to their career objective. Participation can include presentation of scholarly work, or active participation in a poster session, an annual conference, or career expo.

Covered Expenses:

Expenses that may be covered by the fund include but are not limited to:

• Association membership

• Conference fees at the early bird rate

• Presentation materials

Review Process and Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be reviewed by the Scholarship and Professional Development committee. Budget limitations will also impact awards. Among other factors, preference will be given to applicants who have not received SLGEF funding within the last two years. 

Participant Expectations:

Grantees will be expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Timeliness with application and reimbursements. Conference fees, association memberships, and materials will be pre-paid by the Education Foundation whenever possible. Original receipts must be presented within two weeks after the event in order to be eligible for reimbursement.

• Grantees will provide proof of participation at the conference or event. For the purposes of this process, “proof” includes conference badge, hotel receipts, etc.

• Grantees will complete a short survey after the event on the impact your participation had on your professional development.

Application Materials

• Brief descriptions of the following: Your activity with this event (provide a presentation summary, list of conference sessions you will attend, list of participating career expo employers you will engage., etc.)

• Include the following supplemental information with your application: Description of the Association and conference/meeting including the conference program and/or exhibitor list. Completed membership application and/or registration form.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

August 31, 2023

grant AVAILABILITY

2 Grants awarded
$500 each